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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.65, 550,341.91 and 127,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.65, 550,341.91 and 127,031.36 is: 190,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.65 : 550,341.91 = 127,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.65/550,341.91 = 127,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.65x = 550,341.91 × 127,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.65x = 69,910,678,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,910,678,699.38/366,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,501.32

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